Heart problem and its types

Heart is the central part of the body. It is the center of cardiovascular system. The heart pumps the blood to all the body through body's blood vessels. There is oxygen in the blood which is the basic need of the cells. Heart disease is a group of problems that takes place when blood vessels and the heart are not working properly.

There are many heart related problems that are faced by mostly aged people. These problems include:

• Atherosclerosis is a heart disease in which cholesterol and fats are build up that narrows the arteries and cause less flow of blood. These build up fats and cholesterol is known as plaque.
• Arteriosclerosis is also known as hardening of the arteries. In this type of disease, the arteries become thick and rigid. There is no flexibility left in them.
• Heart attack is a disease that is caused when there is a blood clot or any other blockage that cuts the blood flow to any part of the heart.
• Angina is that type of heart disease in which people feel a pain in their chest. It means that their heart is not getting required amount of blood.
• Stroke is a heart disease in which brain does not get sufficient blood because of any clot or a burst blood vessel.


Heart disease might be a cause of old age or there are certain cases in which heart diseases are inherited and they are transferred from generation to generation. Heart disease may be the result of any tension or depression. Smoking, being over weight, high blood pressure, and irregularity in exercise can also be the reason of heart disease. Many people do not realize that they have any sort of heart disease until they have a heart attack, a chest pain or stroke. If a person faces any of these problems then he must go to doctor in emergency or to any medical store and consult them because it may lead to death, if ignored. There are many people who have minor heart attack and life gives them a second chance to take care of them.